Langhe Chardonnay Bastia 2023

"Bastìa" is clear proof that when Chardonnay is grown in the high lands of Monforte d’Alba, it can reach peaks of absolute nobility. This wine originates from vineyards situated between 300 and 550 meters above sea level, where steep slopes and sandy-silt soils ensure ideal drainage and extraordinary aromatic intensity. The vines, planted starting in 1990, benefit from the cool breezes of the high hills, maintaining a vibrant acidity that perfectly balances its significant structure.

The winemaking follows a protocol inspired by great Burgundian whites: whole-cluster pressing followed by both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation conducted entirely in French oak. Aging continues in oak to enhance the complexity and silkiness of the palate. The result is a brilliantly golden Chardonnay with a complex bouquet of citrus, fresh butter, toasted hazelnuts, and mineral notes. On the palate, it is enveloping, deep, and characterized by an exceptionally long finish, capable of evolving beautifully for years in the bottle.